MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear subframe areas getting weak
some areas weak also vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear subframe areas getting weak
some areas weak also vehicle undersealed
slight play in rack †pads getting low †o/s/f jacking point weak
slight play in rack †slight play steering coupling †rear exhaust weak
steering coupling started to perish †welding carried out in various places †
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E717 TCV is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E717 TCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E717 TCV registered?
E717 TCV is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 October 1987.
Is E717 TCV safe to buy?
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